Helicopter Tours in Rwanda

Book helicopter tours in Rwanda for a soaring eagle-eye perspective of some of the most jaw-dropping areas of Rwanda, with a wide range of beautiful places simply begging to be explored from the air. This once-in-a-lifetime experience rewards participants with views of River Kagera, the Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera, Lake Kivu, Kigali City, Akagera and Volcanoes National Parks among others.

One of the helicopters flying over the wildereness of Rwanda on one of helicopter tours in Rwanda.

One of the helicopters flying over the wildereness of Rwanda on one of helicopter tours in Rwanda.

Provided by Akagera Aviation (private-owned Company established in 2004), helicopter tours in Rwanda are conducted by the Agusta 109 accommodating 6 passengers, Agusta 139 for 5 passengers or the exclusive Robinson R44 accommodating 3 passengers, and last anywhere between half an hour to two and a half hours. Expect breathtaking bird’s eye views of the remarkable Rwanda.

Helicopter tours in Rwanda involve the following.

Helicopter tours of Kigali offer remarkable views of Kigali Area to Bugesera, River Nyabarongo and back to the airport. These scenic tours last about half an hour and perfect for visitors who wish to experience the beautiful city life and rolling a thousand hills.

The two-hour helicopter tours around the beautiful Rwanda make it possible to enjoy eagle-eye perspective of the stunning Kigali City, and the verdant Volcanoes National Park, marked by dense rainforest and towering Virunga Mountains. You will also explore the phenomenal Twin Lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo as well as Lake Kivu. Departure and landing point for this tour is Kigali International Airport.

There is also the two and a half helicopter tour to discover magnificent Rwanda marked by awe-inspiring views of the City of Kigali with its rolling hills, towering buildings and tarred roads. You won’t miss the stunning Lake Kivu with its turquoise waters and white sand beaches as well as verdant surrounding vegetation and Nyungwe Forest National Park on the private Robinson R44 Helicopter. Travellers are also provided views of vast tea estates/plantations.

The two-hour helicopter tour to Akagera National Park rewards visitors with numerous wildlife views that include Burchell’s zebras, warthogs, Topis, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, Topis and many others. These can be seen roaming across the savannah plains from above the sky.

Helicopter tours also come along with aerial photography, emergency medical services, surveys and many others provided by Akagera Aviation.